Locum Community Liaison Assistants job at The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda) | Apply Now

• Baseline community KAP survey on TEP conducted.

• Community engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns organized.

• Outreach activities to raise awareness about TEP objectives, activities, and services among community members conducted.

• Effective communication and dialogue between project staff, community leaders, and beneficiaries ensured.

• Community members mobilized to participate in TEP activities, such as tramings, focus group discussions, and surveys

• Information, support, and referrals to community members seeking assistance or services related to the project provided.

• Feedback and suggestions from community members collected to inform project planning, implementation, and evaluation

• Community feedback, concerns, and achievements documented through case studies, success stories, and other qualitative data collection methods

• Coordinate with local partners, stakeholders, and organizations to leverage resources and maximize community impact

• Community perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors related to project goals and objectives monitored and reported on.

• Communication materials, such as flyers, posters, and radio announcements developed and disseminated.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying key community stakeholders, leaders, and influencers to engage in project activities

• Participate in community meetings, events, and forums to represent the project and build relationships with community members

• Distribute project information materials, such as brochures, leaflets, and fact sheets, to community members and stakeholders

• Support the organization and facilitation of community training sessions, workshops, and focus group discussions

• Assist in translating project materials and messages into local languages, as needed, to ensure accessibility and understanding

• Collaborate with project staff to develop community engagement strategies and action plans aligned with project objectives

• Maintain accurate records of community engagement activities, including attendance lists, meeting minutes, and feedback forms

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, to coordinate project activities and ensure community buy-in

• Monitor community dynamics, trends, and developments that may impact project implementation or outcomes

• Provide support to and supervise community health care workers effective community engagement and participation

• Conduct door-to-door visits and community meetings to raise awareness about HIV, Hepatitis B infection, and syphilis prevention and treatment

  
  

• Provide information on the importance of testing, treatment adherence, and risk reduction strategies to community members

• Refer individuals to health facilities for HIV testing and counselling, Hepatitis B screening, and syphilis treatment as needed

• Distribute educational materials, such as pamphlets, posters, and brochures, on HIV, Hepatitis B infection, and syphilis prevention and treatment

• Facilitate group discussions and workshops on topics related to sexual and reproductive health, including family planning, safe sex practices, and condom use

• Collaborate with local health authorities and organizations to organize community-based health events, such as health fairs and screening camps

• Maintain accurate records of community outreach activities, including the number of individuals reached, services provided, and referrals made

• Participate in community health committees and networks to advocate for improved access to healthcare services and resources

• Support the integration of HIV, Hepatitis B infection, and syphilis services into existing community health programs and initiatives

• Serve as a link between community members and health facilities, providing feedback on community needs, preferences, and challenges

• Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities to stay updated on current trends and best practices in community health promotion and disease prevention

• Any other duties and may be assigned by the supervisor